How do bees make honey?
Foraging bees collect nectar and honeydew from honey plants by adding their enzyme-laden saliva, which converts sucrose. Back in the hive, they distribute their harvest to other workers by trophallaxis,...
Foraging bees collect nectar and honeydew from honey plants by adding their enzyme-laden saliva, which converts sucrose. Back in the hive, they distribute their harvest to other workers by trophallaxis,...
Winter bees have special qualities and an exceptional lifespan.
What is organic honey? Certification criteria Organic honey is distinguished by a method of production and beekeeping conditions that comply with the specifications of organic farming.
Honeydew is an excreta, a substance produced from the sap of plants by sucking insects. It is the result of the interaction between the plant, the excretory insect and the...
Nous vous présentons ici quelques plantes mellifères des mois de juillet et d'août, ainsi que le miel de metcalfat et le miellat de sapin, spécifiques à cette région.
Wasps and bees are often confused ... wrongly! We give you some little tips to get to know them better and to be able to differentiate them.
The dandelion, also called lion's tooth, is widespread in meadows, fields and on the embankments of roads. It is very rich in nectar and pollen from early spring, it is...
The main mechanism that allows the colony to fight against the cold lies in the contraction and expansion of the cluster, whose functioning depends on permanent contact with honey, a...
Our Savannah Honey was harvested on the east coast of Grande Terre, on the edge of the plain and on the edge of the foothills of the central mountain range....
Our Fir honeydew is harvested in Auvergne on the Meygal Massif, of volcanic origin. It is a honeydew with pronounced aromas, with hints of resins, its taste is almost balsamic...
It is when most of the fruit trees come to rest that the strawberry tree is adorned with its most beautiful attractions. Arbutus honey remains unknown in France, but it...
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, with a territory equivalent to that of mainland France. The diversity of the ecosystems present on the island, its climate and...
Pollen is a natural substance with recognized benefits just like honey. It is renowned for its digestive, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, its richness in proteins, vitamins, minerals and micro-nutrients.
Bees have always fascinated people. In many civilizations and beliefs, honey has had a privileged place. From the Neolithic to the Renaissance, we will walk through its history.
The honey harvest takes place during the month of July. Our chestnut honey is harvested in France, in the Cévennes, in Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française.
Bees communicate with each other through dance. A round dance means that the food source is close to the hive but without specifying a direction. If the distance is further,...